3 d. ago Smart charging: Researcher says smart EV charging could reduce grid congestion

Grid congestion—an "overloaded" electricity grid—results in delays to building projects and sustainable initiatives. However, research by energy scientist Nico Brinkel has found that "smart charging" of electric vehicles presents a potential way to deal with the problem. "But then grid operators and car manufacturers should put their shoulders to the wheel." Brinkel will defend his dissertation at Utrecht University on 5 September 2025.

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7 d. ago EVs reduce climate pollution, but by how much? Analysis covers powertrain type, size, usage and location

Choosing a more electrified vehicle will reduce drivers' greenhouse gas emissions, regardless of where they live in the contiguous United States, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.

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1 week ago New study raises questions about effectiveness of wolf hunting as a tool to help ranchers

One of the goals of controversial wolf hunts in the Western U.S. is to help reduce the burden on ranchers, who lose livestock to wolves every year. A new study finds that those hunts have had a measurable, but small effect on livestock depredations.

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2 w. ago Businesses face 'chaos' as EPA aims to repeal its authority over climate pollution

A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.

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2 w. ago The Trump administration seeks to eliminate or privatize the Energy Star program

The Energy Star program has saved Americans more than a half-trillion dollars in energy costs and has reduced climate pollution. Now the Trump administration wants to eliminate or privatize it.

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2 w. ago Trump administration seeks to eliminate or privatize Energy Star program

The Energy Star program has saved Americans more than a half-trillion dollars in energy costs and has reduced climate pollution. Now the Trump administration wants to eliminate or privatize it.

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3 w. ago Watch: KING 5 coverage and analysis of the 2025 primary election

Watch: KING 5 coverage and analysis of the 2025 primary election  KING5.com

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4 w. ago Firefighters continue work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as evacuation levels reduce

Firefighters continue work on 7 Mile Lookout Fire as evacuation levels reduce  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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